PennDOT Reveals Crawford, Erie, and Warren County Road Work Schedules for Week of July...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced its planned maintenance activities across the counties in District 1 for the week of July 21, 2025. Crews in Crawford, Erie, and Warren counties will perform a range of work, including patching, ditch cleaning, crack sealing, mowing, and pipe...
Waterford Heritage Days Kicks Off
The historic town of Waterford is marking its 52nd annual festival this weekend with three days of family-friendly fun and celebration. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 18, from 3 to 8 p.m., continue Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and wrap up Sunday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fire breaks out at Millcreek townhouse Friday evening
Fire damaged a townhouse in Millcreek Township Friday night. Multiple departments were called to the 2900 block of Willowood Drive just before 9 pm. According to the fire chief on scene, the fire started in the kitchen and although it was put out quickly, the kitchen was heavily damaged. There were no injuries...
Cold case investigators seeking witnesses in the 1988 abduction and murder of Kathy Wilson
LAKEWOOD, N.Y. (WKBW) — Investigators with the Unsolved Chautauqua Unit of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office believe they're getting closer to solving the 37-year-old murder case of Kathy Wilson, focusing on what happened at the Chautauqua Mall. "We do feel that we are narrowing our focus, and we feel...
‘Superstore Joe’ announces new location for car dealership
(WJET/WFXP) – A local business owner has recently begun an exciting venture. ‘Superstore’ Joe Askins announced on Thursday that he is now the proud owner of Auto Express Mitsubishi, along with a change in location. Auto Express Mitsubishi will now be located at 9030 Peach Street. Askins is also the owner of Auto...
Body of second missing boater found on Lake Erie
A body recovered from Lake Erie Friday evening has been confirmed to be the second of two men who went missing earlier this month. The body was found by a fisherman three to four miles off the Walnut Creek access in Fairview Township. That’s according to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, who identified the man […]
PAL students train in cybersecurity, analysis at Mercyhurst University
A group of kids got an introduction to the world of cybersecurity and data analysis at a local college this week. On Wednesday, students from the Police Athletic League (PAL) went to Mercyhurst University to check out their center for intelligence, research, analysis, and training. The two-day program had Mercyhurst...
Hardinger Celebrates Expansion with EQPT Services Ribbon Cutting in Erie
A new chapter has begun for one of Erie’s established logistics firms. On Friday, officials with Hardinger Integrated Logistics marked the opening of EQPT Services with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at its new location on West 18th Street. EQPT Services is the latest affiliate under the Hardinger umbrella, joining...
Remembering Veteran Don Elbaum and His Incredible Story
97-year-old Don Elbaum has had some journey. He served his Country during the Korean War. The sport of boxing certainly changed his tour of duty. When he returned home to Erie, Pa., the graduate of Strong Vincent High School made sure he made the most of every day. His terrific...
Dunkirk mayor ‘excited’ to explore nuclear opportunity at NRG
Now that Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority to build a nuclear power plant somewhere in Upstate New York, the City of Dunkirk in Chautauqua County is looking at the potential of re-purposing the NRG plant. More from WBEN:
